Natural Protein On-The-Go!! E-hydrate... #momsmeet

Today I am excited to bring you E-hydrate!  E-hydrate has many awesome products to keep you hydrated while on the go.  Staying Hydrated this summer will not only keep you feeling great, but E-hydrate makes feeling great taste great too!  Today I want to talk specifically about the E-hydrate's Protein On-The-Go.  I want to start by stating that ALL of E-hydrate's hydration, nutrition and energy products are all natural with great tasting REAL flavors born in the kitchen, not in a laboratory!  The Natural Protein On-The-Go Premium Whey Blend + Electrolytes has 25 G of protein, is gluten free.  These Protein shakes help you recover, hydrates, and energizes, all while coming in great flavors and taste!  The E-hydrate Protein On-The-Go won the Best Taste Award in 2015 by NaturalNutritionReview.com.  Each shake is only 150 calories.  These shakes come in a recyclable pouch form, they are flat and would be great for backpacking or cross country bicycle riding because they literally take no space while packing!  When ready to use you fill the pouch halfway with water, shake it up until the powder is dissolved, and then fill the pouch the rest of the way with water and enjoy!  Ingredients are rapidly absorbed for faster recovery and recommended for use immediately after exercise or strenuous activity.  The E-hydrate protein On-The-Go can also be used as a meal replacement for active lifestyles (Not meant for weight reduction).  I was provided the Chocolate and Vanilla flavors to try in exchange for an honest review and I must say I was pleasantly surprised at the taste!  I felt full after drinking it and felt the energy kick it right away!

I was excited to find out they are launching the KIDS Protein On-The-Go , this unique product will hit the shelves soon at all Target Stores nationwide!  The KIDS will have 10 Grams of protein and only 70 calories making them the perfect snack for your active little one!  some things to be excited about

• Only 4 grams of sugar in a single pouch
• Certified Gluten-Free
• Easy to use, portable, and convenient recyclable pouches
• more electrolytes than the leading sports drinks
• Healthy, natural alternative to high sugar carbonated drinks!

So keep your eye out for the KIDS Protein On-The-Go coming to Target in the coming months!

I hope you enjoyed hearing all about this great product!  A great way to stay hydrated this summer!

Sincerely, Ronda

Exciting news!!  Readers of my blog can receive 20% off your first order by using the code: momsmeet at checkout!! Visit e-hydrate.com to make your first order!

 disclaimer:  I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program greenmomsmeet.com, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions are my own and do not in any way reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of this product.

Feel Like Hiding In a Cave? Try This Instead!

Sometimes life comes at us with a curve ball.  Sometimes things happen that are just not as we had planned or hoped them to be.  What are we left to do?  I know recently I myself have had some of life's struggles were I just can't seem to find the answers.  I have been sulking in my own pity, crying myself a river, and ready to just pack a bag, run away, and go in hiding for a month or two.  Do you ever feel like running away from life?  Instead of running away, just go for a run!!  If you are not into running, it can most definitely be a walk!  Physical exercise benefits the brain on multiple levels from molecular to behavioral.  Just 20 minutes of Physical exercise increases your heart rate which pumps oxygen to the brain, leads to releasing hormones, all while providing a nourishing environment for the growth of brain cells!

From the behavioral standpoint Running has a antidepressant like effect with a significant drop in stress hormones.  

Today I was having a rough morning, I have been signed up to do a 5K virtual run through Race for a cure that I had kept putting off.  This particular race was a race to help fight cancer through cancer research.  Having lost both of my parents to cancer, this race really touched close to home for me.  So this morning I mapped a route and off I went!  At the end of my run, my head felt clearer, my heart a little less heavy, and I was stoked to have earned a metal all while raising money for cancer research!

So if you are down, feel like hiding in a cave, or just need to clear your head, get out and get your heart rate up.  I promise you will feel better!  I always need a little motivation, but  I LOVE the way I feel afterwards!  Virtual races are a great way to keep yourself motivated on getting out there!  Good for your heart and brain in so many ways!  

Here is my latest:

Why I Love to Run Virtually...#SoleSister7

I Love Virtual races!  There is no travel, pre-check in, or outrageous crowds.  There is Virtually no stress!  I set a goal by signing up for a virtual race.  I map out my trail in any place I want to run.  I then hold myself accountable to run it, finish it, and pat myself on the back!  I earn medals, T-shirts, and other cool swag in the mean time

I signed up for the seven mile sole sister race to be completed the last weekend of August, but I just couldn't wait!  My new runners tank, medal, bib, and shoe charm showed up in the mail and I couldn't wait to wear my new tank top so I got right to planning my race!  I mapped out a route and set my alarm for 5am on Sunday.  We live in Arizona so it was a whopping 95 degrees at 5am, but I had my mind set to earn my swag 95 degrees or not
I filled up my camel back with water, laced up my running shoes, grabbed my phone and my husband and I was on my way!  My husband the sweetheart he is joined me to keep me company on my trek.  The start of my route was running along a canal and farm fields.  The problem with this was the only other folks awake at 5 am on a Sunday are farmers.  Farmers plowing fields, kicking up dust and awakening all the little gnats and bugs.  We were pretty sure we were getting a fair share of bugs in our eyes and mouths, but figured we hadn't had breakfast yet so the extra protein might be good!  HaHa!  Look at the bright side right!?  I would say about two miles in the sun began to peek in the horizon, it had us forget for a second the pain of our blisters we had accompany us early on.  It was a beautiful sunrise!

We made our way around my mapped out course and fought the temptation of stopping at the donut shop, Jack In The Box, or pretty much anywhere.  Stopping sounded good,  I was starting to rethink this idea of seven miles!  At around the four mile mark, I pretty much thought I might die!  It was hot, my face was burning off, I was drenched in salty sweat, my feet were killing me, but I knew I had to keep going!  I had to keep going, well pretty much because I had to get back home and didn't want to be THAT lady all over  the morning news getting rescued in the desert from dehydration and stupidity.  So I kept on going!

Its about mile 5 1/2 I am ready to cry!  I stop for a second to stretch out my legs and as I am bending over I almost do a head dive into the sidewalk!  I have clearly overdone it, I am dizzy, fatigued, hot, and ALMOST there!!  I pick up my pace a little and see my neighborhood in the distance!  I can't believe I am actually doing this thing!

As I make my way back into my drive I have this overwhelming feeling of pride and accomplishment!  I completely forget for a second The pain I am in and am so exited to have made it!  After seven miles of complaining about how miserable this run was, when I finished I couldn't wait to sign up for another one!  So come the end of September My husband and I will be participating in a 6 mile Run Now Beer Later race!  I can't wait to add to my medal collection and add another Sunday Runday under my belt!

Have you ever participated in a Virtual Race?